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Why the Waratahs will always be 'lucky'

Donald Horne wrote The Lucky Country in 1964, and though the title has become an iconic phrase for Australians, it has been universally misinterpreted.

Rugby

159

Mar

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Why the Waratahs will always be 'lucky'

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159

Mar

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The power of '1' - an ontology of numbers

I must acknowledge Bluesfan, who germinated these thoughts, and apologise to Wilbur Smith – this is no story of the courage of a single person in the face of oppression and adversity, or the conversion of a drop of water into a waterfall – this is a story of the numbers, plain and simple.

Rugby

Nov

The power of '1' - an ontology of numbers

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The power of '1' - an ontology of numbers

Rugby

Nov

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Israel Folau: Rugby's most overrated player?

‘Indolent’ is an adjective that means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy, arrogant and disrespectful. That’s the summary of Folau’s performance against the Western Force last month.

Rugby

2017

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Israel Folau: Rugby's most overrated player?

Rugby

2017

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What to think at the half-way mark of the MotoGP season

It’s the mid-season breather in MotoGP. Normal service resumes in two weeks at the Chez Grand Prix.

Motorsport

2017

What to think at the half-way mark of the MotoGP season

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What to think at the half-way mark of the MotoGP season

Motorsport

2017

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A dram with your rugby

One of the beauties of the northern hemisphere summer is meeting my whisky mates on Islay, of the west coast of Scotland.

Rugby

2015

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A dram with your rugby

Rugby

2015

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What's your one rule to change the game?

If the AFL gave you a magic wand to change only one rule to improve the game, what would it be?

AFL

2015

What's your one rule to change the game?

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What's your one rule to change the game?

AFL

2015

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Random rugby stuff I didnt know

As one stumbles around the internet and life, you accidentally learn a few things about rugby. Here are some things about the game I learned recently.

Rugby

2015

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Random rugby stuff I didnt know

Rugby

2015

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What rule would you change, if you could only change one?

If the IRB gave you a magic wand to change one rule to improve the game, what would it be?

Rugby

216

2015

What rule would you change, if you could only change one?

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What rule would you change, if you could only change one?

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216

2015

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Bathurst 12 Hour set to kickstart a massive year

Every sports fan has months of the year that they mark in their calendars as their favourites. For me those months are February and October.

Motorsport

2015

Bathurst 12 Hour set to kickstart a massive year

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Bathurst 12 Hour set to kickstart a massive year

Motorsport

2015

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Super Rugby fantasy versus reality

I worked with a group of Englishmen who introduced me to Fantasy English Premier League – I performed poorly until I learned that picking a side to win a fantasy league is entirely different to picking a side to win an actual game.

Rugby

2015

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Super Rugby fantasy versus reality

Rugby

2015

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Sacked before they could stink! Why there are no 'worst' rugby coaches

Since 1990, only New Zealand and France have had no foreign-born coaches. The South African Roarers are about to hit “reply in disagreement” but the legendary Sharks (and Boks) coach, Ian McIntosh was born in Zimbabwe.

Rugby

2014

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Sacked before they could stink! Why there are no 'worst' rugby coaches

Rugby

2014

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What do age and caps tell us about the touring parties?

As a merciful distraction, the spring tour teams to Europe have been announced.

Rugby

2014

What do age and caps tell us about the touring parties?

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What do age and caps tell us about the touring parties?

Rugby

2014

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Don't believe the hype: ARU culture is not rotten

The great shame is that we expect rugby to imitate life. We expect every pass to stick. But, guess what, we are human.

Rugby

2014

Don't believe the hype: ARU culture is not rotten

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Don't believe the hype: ARU culture is not rotten

Rugby

2014

How Beale plays against in any game provides no basis for a reliable prediction as to how he’ll play next.

A Wallabies Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England: Dream or nightmare for Michael Cheika?

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No Spiro, not Beale. He (typical play for Beale) jammed Petaia against the touch line – the youngster had nowhere to go but had skill to cut in and beat two defenders before off loading for Kurandrani’s try.

Use Jordan Petaia to re-boot the Wallabies' World Cup challenge

“some with their careers being destroyed by what all of the Australian rugby community has known for several years is that they were doomed for a farcial World Cup. “
– name the players whose careers have been destroyed…?

Six talking points from Wallabies vs Wales

Beale?

Would have thought he’s worth commenting on….

Rugby World Cup: Five talking points from Wallabies vs Fiji

It’s not an opinion-piece Carlos – if you read the first article you’ll see it’s empirically constructed.

The Roar's 50 greatest players in Rugby World Cup history: 15-11

How you equate causation between the media and the result of a game of rugby ????

The media are to blame for the Wallabies' failure

Aug

Absolutely pathetic article. Like blaming the wrapping paper for a xmas present you didn’t want.

Best position: Maccas 2.30am, blood alcohol reading 1.14ml/ lt b.a chomping into a meal 2570 mg sugar, 2,450 Mg Salt, 0.03 mg nutritional content, bottle of cheap whisky in pocket, confused look on face.

Let history be the judge.

What is James O’Connor’s best position for the Wallabies?

Jul

Good question….I did hear about these two guys on the team, stand around, look pretty, shy and dart from time for time….jeez how things have changed for wingers and centres over 20- 30 years!!

Christian Lealiifano headlines raft of changes to Wallabies team for Argentina clash

No. The wing.

First half!?

Lipstick on a pig!

Vertigo is a feeling of being dissy… Acrophobia is the fear of heights, from the Greek, like the Acropolis. “Up high” – often misused. But the metaphor is understood Sheek!!

Agree. It’s what you do not what you say.

100% to your third point.

Why change?

Like putting lipstick on a pig while Cheika is the coach.

In words immortalised elsewhere ..”you can’t be serious…?”

Wallabies player ratings from Rugby Championship opener vs Springboks

I had heard Beale had one fan – you must be the one BF!! He did have a great lay off for the try.

Wallabies haunted by Ellis Park curse

Yes, White did well. But imagine having Herschel Jantjies as the second string half-back.!!

But a window to the future. As such, it’s relevant. 48 yes ago I played for a junior nationals side. It wasn’t touch!!

Hang on! Let’s see if MC influence is enough to pick the usual donkeys.

Buckle up, Cheika is going for broke on 2019 RWC challenge

Denys Reitz tell an interesting story of a British commander in the Boer war, with a young Lt seeking direction from a high ranking (nobleman) officer where the response was “well, Lt. you say you know where the Boers are. Round up the lads and do your duty. There’s a good lad. You’ll know what to do!” When I’ve worked with older Poms, I’m never sure if I’ve received a suggestion, an instruction, and direct order, or just a vague observation….I suppose that’s empowerment of a sort.

Aufragstaktik: The management style of winning teams

Excellent article and analogies Conor. Yes, the magic of empowerment.

However, I think WB coaching staff currently employ totschweigtaktik!

Agree. I’m putting heard-earned in the Jags

Five talking points from the Super Rugby semi-finals

Jun

You got this right:

“….where things get difficult for anyone that dares pay them a visit…”

How will the Jaguares fare in 2019?

Super Rugby semi-finals: All eyes on the (sur)prize

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